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Little Explorers Education Center

Licensed Center in MISSION, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 17, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1242 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE 3, MISSION, TX 78572 9308
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 17, 2024
Operation number: 1790783
Licensed capacity: 46 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,204
Citations recorded	17
Record covers	January 25, 2024 – May 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	10
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 20, 20264 citations recorded4 of 199 standards cited at this visit

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareRisk level: Medium High

Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2026.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2026.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2026.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.

Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was providing care for eight children in the infant room, ages 10mo-4yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceed 18 months.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2025.

InspectionJuly 3, 20252 citations recorded2 of 584 standards cited at this visit

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2025.

746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer ChildrenRisk level: Medium

One caregiver was providing care for a total of 11 children ages 14mo to 7yo. One child 0-17mo, six children 18mo-4yo, and four children ages 5-13yo. Operation was over ratio by one child.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2025.

InspectionJanuary 3, 20253 citations recorded3 of 701 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's LicenseRisk level: High

Transportation driver has an expired driver's license and is missing transportation training. Note: During inspection provider made plan for when school resumes next week. A different caregiver with current DL and training was designated as driver for the operation.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2025.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Last fire inspection was conducted on 12/23/2023. Note: Provider contacted the fire department during inspection. The inspector was requested, paid and scheduled for Monday 01/06/2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 10, 20241 citation recorded1 of 26 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out LogsRisk level: Medium High

The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 2, 20244 citations recorded4 of 185 standards cited at this visit

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to WalkwayRisk level: Medium High

There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee RequiredRisk level: Medium High

There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 869 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 21, 20241 citation recorded1 of 385 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The kitchen door was open which is a safety hazard since there was a knife and scissors at children's reach. There was loose vent that was not replaced properly which poses a safety hazard if it falls. Corrected at Inspection: The kitchen door was closed, and the vent was placed back properly.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 25, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.